Contents of 6.6 How do we know how to determine the stability of minerals?

6.6 How do we know how to determine the stability of minerals?

The experimental results from Holdaway's research (and other kyanite experiments) that show the relation of stability to temperature and pressure.

Graph showing Andalusite crystal gaining weight

Graph: each dot on the graph represents an experimental result the indicates which of the three aluminum-silicate minerals is stable at the indicated temperature and pressure

Fig 6.17